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0 Metal Talk – Black Pestilence – Hail The Flesh “Honestly, anyone with the remotest interest in Black ‘n’ Thrash, Black ’n’ Roll or even just plain old Thrash is going to love this album. It is a blisteringly addictive listen. The skilfully fluid ways that all these genres are melded is both brilliant and compelling as well as being lyrically inspiring.”
0 TALES OF THE TOMB Share Guitar Playthrough ‘Sinful Messiah’ Off Conspiracy EP “Volume Two: Mendacium”
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Montreal, QC – April 30, 2020
For fans of Macabre, At The Gates, Cannibal Corpse, Dying Fetus, Psychological Horror Metal / Death Metal / Murder Metal
TALES OF THE TOMB Share Guitar Playthrough ‘Sinful Messiah’ Off Conspiracy EP “Volume Two: Mendacium”
Tales Of The Tomb (L-R): Trez Thomas (Guitar and Vocals), Corey Skerlak (Guitar and Vocals)
Photo Credit – Kylee Thompson Photography
Edmonton death metal duo Tales of The Tomb are sharing with fans their latest guitar playthrough for ‘Sinful Messiah’. The track comes off of the band’s EP “Volume Two: Mendicium” unleashed this past September. The EP itself is a collection of narratives surrounding government cover-ups, national lies and the heinous crimes committed amongst the shadows. It’s also a vicious bite of grinding blast beats, technical shredding accompanied by venomous guttural lows.
‘Sinful Messiah’, the third track of six on the EP, is a dark tale of the infamous cult leader David Koresh and the Branch Davidians (if you follow Netflix, watch WACO).
Today, guitarists Trez Thomas and Corey Skerlak have put together a new playthrough for the song, which is one of many more videos being released by the band in the coming weeks.
Behold the shredding duo via the video’s premiere on Ghost Cult Magazine HERE.
The band explains the story behind the song:
“Our song ‘Sinful Messiah’ focuses on the cult leader from the Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas — David Koresh. The Branch attracted the attention of the ATF when the US postal service flagged a suspicious parcel containing live hand grenades being shipped to their compound. The name ‘Sinful Messiah’ is ripped from the headline of a newspaper article giving him the title; because David believed he was the second coming of Christ. This song was written to sonically recreate the events that took place portraying the level of chaos and confusion created by raids and the siege on the compound. This event has been regarded by some as a publicity stunt in the wake of cult hysteria to paint the ATF in a positive light — leading to a “who shot first?” conspiracy.”
Behold the shredding duo in the following video via Ghost Cult Magazine HERE.
“Volume Two: Mendicium” was mixed and mastered by Cryptopsy guitarist and head engineer/owner at The Grid Studios Christian Donaldson along with featuring artwork by Tony Midi of Tonymidi Artworks. The EP is available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music.
Track Listing:
1. The Nightmare Hall (4:05)
2. Faul (3:02)
3. The Sinful Messiah (4:14)
4. Dyatlov Pass Incident (3:52)
5. Nine Eleven (4:46)
6. Mermaid In A Manhole (3:33)
EP Length: 23:44
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Unified by the desire to have the grotesque power of 90’s era death and murder metal, Tales of The Tomb started as a thought that grew into an insatiable need to make extreme music. Tales Of The Tomb was created in October 2013 from founder Corey Skerlak (guitar, vocals) out of inspiration from the original murder metal band Macabre.
Much of their inspiration is drawn from the hideous crimes and conspiracies of the world. Retelling stories of the dark hidden secrets and victims from such crimes. This was the inspiration for the name Tales of The Tomb.
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“Overall, I recommend this album to death metal fans of all varieties. It is a fun album with a lot of great riffs. Also, I highly recommend reading the lyrics and learning about the conspiracy theories behind the songs.” – Metal Temple
“Volume Two: Mendacium is six songs of punishing metal fit for listeners with the heaviest of taste. Whether you’re spending time carving pumpkins or watching slasher movies this Halloween season, be sure to make room on your playlist for Tales of the Tomb.” – Surviving The Golden Age
” Their new, independently released EP is heavy as ice and laced up with razor-sharp production. Volume Two: Mendacium is a non-stop frosty riff fest, delivered on a moose-poutine platter of awesome production thanks to the Canucks over at The Grid. Slapshot your wallets & pick up this death metal gem.” – TrveNorth Reviews
“The need to head bang is strong with this one, and it made for an excellent addition to my Death Metal library.” – New-Transcendence
“All in all, Tales of the Tomb’s latest installment is a rather subtle tale that is more akin to a destructive musical journey through morbid lyrical themes and passages.” – Metal Trenches
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0 Rockshots Records: EXTREMA Release Cover Video of Judas Priest’s “The Ripper” via MetalInsider; Donating Proceeds To Italian Covid-19 Relief
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Montreal, QC – April 29, 2020
Rockshots Records: EXTREMA Release Cover Video of Judas Priest’s “The Ripper” via MetalInsider
Donating Proceeds To Italian Covid-19 Relief
Album “Headbanging Forever” Out Now! via Rockshots Records
During their studio sessions for their latest album “Headbanging Forever”, Italian groove thrash metallers EXTREMA recorded a cover version of Judas Priest’s “The Ripper”.
Today, the band is sharing its video for that cover with its premiere via MetalInsider.net HERE.
Adding to the cover track’s release, with their home country of Italy hit hard by the Covid 19 pandemic, EXTREMA will be donating all profits from downloads and streams to the Italian Civil Protection, who are the frontlines in the battle against this virus, coordinating the nation’s pandemic response with Italy’s Ministry of Health.
Digital download available on Apple Music.
Mastermind and guitar player Tommy Massara comments:
“Our cover of ‘The Ripper’ was originally conceived as a bonus track of ‘Headbanging Forever’ for the Japanese market. As we did not find the sought license in Japan, the song was closed in a drawer. To me, Coronavirus is like Jack the Knife hitting you from behind, so I felt the need to release the song as a digital single. All the royalty’s proceeds will be donated to the Italian Civil Protection. I discussed it with Gabri, Frullo, and Tiziano, and they accepted enthusiastically. I hope you enjoy our version of this timeless Judas Priest’s classic hit”.
EXTREMA’s singer Tiziano “Titian” Spigno adds:
“This emergency, which arrived in the midst of our Italian tour, caught everyone unprepared. During these times music, books, movies, and art in general, although so badly affected, in many cases are a refuge for those people isolated at home, managing to get a few moments of serenity. Extrema want to contribute with this cover, recorded during the recording session of ‘Headbanging Forever’”.
EXTREMA tour dates have been rescheduled as follows:
September 2020
12 Bolzano IT – Pippostage
26 Roma IT – Defrag
27 Milano IT – Milano Headbanging Fest @ Magazzini Generali
November 2020
07 Mantova IT – ArciTom
EXTREMA‘s latest album “Headbanging Forever” is available as CD Digipack Deluxe and Vinyl Gatefold Limited Coloured Edition with a signed poster. Order it here.
More about “Headbanging Forever”:
‘Headbanging Forever’ Music Video here.
‘For The Loved And The Lost’ Music Video here.
EXTREMA are:
Tiziano “Titian” Spigno – Vocals
Tommy Massara – Guitars
Gabri Giovanna – Bass
Francesco “Frullo” Larosa – Drums
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Extremateam.com
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Bio:
EXTREMA’s original line-up was established between 1985 and 1986 in Milan, Italy. In a very short time, the band led by guitars player Tommy Massara achieved a huge success. Tommy is the only remaining member of the original line-up, and over the years he also played the role of artistic and executive producer.
Hundreds of concerts made the band more and more close-knit and open towards a constant growth path, capable from the beginning of welcoming influences external to heavy metal, a consistent choice within an evolutionary framework which saw EXTREMA start from the rebellious attitude of MOTÖRHEAD to later incorporate the style of Californian thrash metal, a scene with which the band shared the utmost care for the technical side of music and a devastating presence on stage.
The band’s reputation as musicians and performers kept growing in a perpetual live context, with extensive tours and the participation to prestigious festivals with the likes of METALLICA, SLAYER, MOTÖRHEAD, and KORN, a.o.
Extraneous from the beginning to political and ideological implications of any kind, EXTREMA’s lyrics have always strived to alternate challenging and contemporary themes with lighter subjects, true to rock’n’roll form.
In May 2017 the band welcomed the new frontman Tiziano Spigno. Thanks to his entry, EXTREMA can finally release all the creativity repressed in recent years: a violent, direct and engaging approach which is – at the same time – also varied, courageous and experimental, resulting in the new album “Headbanging Forever”.
EXTREMA is:
Tiziano “Titian” Spigno – Vocals
Tommy Massara – Guitars
Gabri Giovanna – Bass
Francesco “Frullo” Larosa – Drums
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0 Norwegian Death Metal Féleth Premiere ‘Swan Song’ via Metal-Rules; Debut Album “Depravity” Due Out May 22nd via DeadPop Records
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Montreal, QC – April 29, 2020
For fans of Sylosis, Dying Fetus, Cryptopsy, Archspire, Shadow of intent, Cattle Decapitation
Norwegian Death Metal Féleth Premiere ‘Swan Song’ via Metal-Rules
Debut Album “Depravity” Due Out May 22nd via DeadPop Records
Nestled in the small northern Norwegian town of Alta, far above the Arctic circle, there’s a rumbling of brutality shaking the earth from a young, dynamic metal quintet known as Féleth. Creating heavy, melodic assaults, that transcends the traditional limits of the genre, these great northern Norwegians, are taking their influences of death metal, thrash, deathcore, rock and even elements of Jazz to unleash to the world their debut album “Depravity” due out via DeadPop Records on May 22, 2020.
Today, the band’s third single ‘Swan Song’ is ready to be revealed via its premiere on Metal Rules.com HERE.
The track shows off more of their deathcore influences compared to other songs on the album such as the epic ‘Dissolution’ that jumps from death metal to jazz to black metal seamlessly, and ‘Pale Tongue’, transforming from in your face death metal to a beautiful ambient soundscape.
The album was mixed and mastered by death metal legend, Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy, Shadow of Intent, The Agonist, Beyond Creation) at The Grid Productions. The album also features guest vocals from hometown hero, singer/songwriter Petter Carlsen.
Lyrically the album pulls away from traditional death metal tropes, to also criticize capitalism, pollution, fake news, and the depravity of humanity at large. Musically, the full length features beautiful melodic leads, heavy chugging guitars, bass solo’s, fast intricate drum work, and the huge vocal range from the lead vocalist, Espen Dagenborg.
The band’s first two singles off “Depravity” can be heard at the following links:
‘Arise’ – YouTube
‘Pestilence’ – YouTube
Spotify
Track Listing:
1. Ember (4:12)
2. Hollow Words (3:26)
3. Ravenous (4:11)
4. Arise (4:18)
5. Dissolution (4:12)
6. Pestilence (4:42)
7. Pale Tongue (5:48)
8. Swan Song (4:48)
Album Length: 35:40
Album Credits:
Mixing & Mastering: Christian Donaldson
Producer & Recording engineer: Liam Knott
Artwork: Eric Hyrcza at Kahinienn Graphix
Lyrics by: Espen Dagenborg
Music by: Espen Dagenborg, Alexander Stamnes, Thomas Nyvoll, Brage Ingebrigtsen Westgaard and Aleksander Alsen
Band Members:
Vocals: Espen Dagenborg
Guitar: Alexander Stamnes
Guitar: Thomas Nyvoll
Bass: Brage Ingebrigtsen Westgaard
Drums: Aleksander Alsen
For more info:
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0 EPK – Rebel Priest – R’LYEH HEAVY (2019)
Rebel Priest – R’LYEH HEAVY (2019)
For fans of AC/DC, Airbourne, Motorhead, ZZ Top, Guns n Roses, Motley Crue
Album Title: R’LYEH HEAVY
Release Date: November 22, 2019
Label: Scrape Records
Distribution: Scrape Records
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“Reminded me of the early Iron Maiden Days” – Metal-Temple
“This record is full of gritty, down ‘n’ dirty fun with a spiked metal grip” – Bravewords
“Great stuff for cracking open a cold one and blasting down the highway at an illegal rate of speed” – Rebelx
REBEL PRIEST have been a driving force on Canada’s West Coast rock/metal scene since forming in 2015, winning BEST ROCK BAND in 2017 and 2018 at The Whammys – an independent awards ceremony held in Vancouver, BC.
REBEL PRIEST have stormed the coastal concert stages, headlining their own shows and supporting international acts Udo Dirkschneider (ACCEPT), LORDI, DIAMOND HEAD, Hank Von Hell, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM and THE LAZYS. They have become a regular fixture at Vancouver’s annual Bowie Ball, performing David Bowie covers for the benefit of The Canadian Cancer Society.
Combining NWOBHM with elements of Sleaze and Thrash, the REBEL PRIEST sound has been often described as Thrash n’ Roll. Frontman Jayme Black comments: “We’ve been called Trash n Roll, or Thrash Rock, but we just call ourselves Rock n Roll. A hideously deformed creature of superhuman Rock n Roll.”
L-R – Nate Pole – Drums – Vocals, Jayme Black – Bass – Vocals, Benny Kemp – Guitar – Vocals
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Album Title: R’LYEH HEAVY
Release Date: November 22, 2019
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Scrape Records
Track Listing:
1. The Summoning (2:50)
2. Electric Lady (3:49)
3. Sleeping Like A Hangman (4:22)
4. Elm St. (3:40)
5. Snake Eyes (3:35)
6. Emperor (4:47)
7. Lighten The Load (3:57)
8. Dead End World (4:19)
Album Length: 31:18
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Rebel Priest
• All songs written by: Rebel Priest
• Produced by: Rebel Priest
• Recorded by Cecil English
• Mixed Nate Pole
• Engineer Sean March
• Album Artwork by: Fabricio Rezende
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
Album and Live Band Line Up:
Benny Kemp – Guitar – Vocals
Nate Pole – Drums – Vocals
Jayme Black – Bass – Vocals
Discography:
2019 – R’LYEH HEAVY
2019 – Japan Tour Sampler
2017 – Enabler (EP)
2017 – Dead Alive @ SBC (Live Album)
2016 – Coat Check Girl (single)
2016 – Self-Titled
Shared Stage With:
Lordi, Diamond Head, Grim Reaper, Night Demon, Flotsam & Jetsam, Dirkschneider (Accept), Hank Von Hell, Wailin’ Al Walker, amongst others.
Tour and Festivals:
2019 – Kappunk – Tokyo, Japan
2019 – Vancouver Rock Fest, Van
0 Review: “Life In The City” by Demise of the Crown – Metal Noise “Loaded with creativity in the riff department, there is a theatrical quality and showmanship to the band’s craft that seems to bring out the best in each of the players… Life In The City” gallops through like a thoroughbred race horse and leaves lesser bands trampled in the dust. Soloing into and out of a breakdown section is masterfully done and by the end you’ll be left breathless [8.5/10]”
Review: “Life In The City” by Demise of the Crown – Metal Noise “Loaded with creativity in the riff department, there is a theatrical quality and showmanship to the band’s craft that seems to bring out the best in each of the players… Life In The City” gallops through like a thoroughbred race horse and leaves lesser bands trampled in the dust. Soloing into and out of a breakdown section is masterfully done and by the end you’ll be left breathless [8.5/10]” https://metalnoise.net/2020/04/review-life-in-the-city-by-demise-of-the-crown
0 Rockshots Records Signs Calgary’s In/Vertigo For Release of EP “Sex, Love & Chaos” July 2020 + New Music Video ‘The Night’
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Montreal, QC – April 28, 2020
For fans Guns N Roses, Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, Velvet Revolver
Rockshots Records Signs Calgary’s In/Vertigo For Release of EP “Sex, Love & Chaos” July 2020
New Music Video ‘The Night’
Rockshots Records announces their latest signing of In/Vertigo, hard rockers hailing from Calgary, Canada. The band will be releasing their debut EP “Sex, Love and Chaos” this coming July 2020. The four-song record portrays In/Vertigo‘s intensity, drive, and relentless ear drilling musical expressions. It’s a result of their sound, says the band, “Sexy, Passionate and Chaotic. All the songs represent these three things in one or more ways. We want to get their hearts pumping, and veins throbbing. We want to be the soundtrack to your sex life, social life, your highs, your lows, and your deepest introspective moments.”
The EP’s lead single ‘The Night’ is the most groovy and bluesy song on the record, the band explains:
“The Night is the perfect mix of Blues, Sex, Swagger and Rock n Roll. Playing on the Jekyll and Hyde saga of most people’s day persona’s and night persona’s. This new track speaks volumes about how people turn 180 in the evenings and/or weekends, bringing out their darker selves, and overindulging in whatever the night scene has to offer.”
Watch the video for ‘The Night’ HERE.
And Spotify HERE.
Formed in 2016, the quartet delivers relentless, memorable performances at the jet engine decibels of a Boeing 747. Consisting of vocalist Reed Alton, guitarist Shaddy Elsaghir, bassist Duncan McCartney, and drummer Keaton Byfield, the band has already made a mark for itself touring and constantly gigging around Western Canada.
Performing high profile gigs with international acts such as Diamond Head, Age Of Electric, Pop Evil, The Wild!, The Lazy’s has proven the band as young pros, still hungry for bigger stages and even bigger crowds.
Their self-titled demo, recorded under Ronnie Champagne (Alice In Chains, Janes Addiction, Social Distortion) had a limited run of 500 and subsequently sold out.
Currently completing their official EP, set to be released in the summer of 2020, the four-song debut promises to be a rude awakening in the current hard rock drought.
In/Vertigo is the quintessential rock n’ roll act, who comes in with a sonic molotov cocktail of sound, aimed at the music world who unapologetically thirsts for classic/hard rock.
EP pre-order here.
Music Video – ‘Bad Enemy’ here.
Track Listing:
1. Chains
2. Bad Enemy
3. The Night
4. Take It
EP Credits:
-All music, lyrics, and songs were written and recorded by In/Vertigo.
-Produced by Kirill Telichev & In/Vertigo, at the Sound Priory.
-Mixed and edited by Kirill Telichev.
-Engineered by Kirill Telichev. “Take It” partially engineered by Kirill Telichev and Ronnie Champagne at Ghost Iron Studios.
-Pre-production for “Chains” by Reed Shimozawa.
-Mastered by Dan Dubois, at Schematic Sounds.
For more info:
Rockshots.eu
Invertigoband.com
Facebook.com/getinvertigo
Instagram.com/getinvertigo
About:
In/Vertigo was founded in the spring of 2016 by local Calgary rock veterans Shaddy Elsaghir and Duncan McCartney who had got in contact with local vocalist Reed Alton. After jamming with a few drummers they found their fourth quarter in Keaton ‘Keystone’ Byfield through a reliable recommendation. The quartet immediately found chemistry through both musical and personal commonly related beliefs and goals. Thus creating a tubules force that would wreak havoc throughout Western Canada for the next few years.
Through hard work, relentless ethic, and determination, I/V was able to cement themselves as rock and roll staples within their hometown of Calgary and the rest of the western Canadian provinces. They soon started to open up for bigger named acts such as Diamond Head, Pop Evil, The Wild!, The Lazy’s to name a few, and gaining even more attention and accolades.
Around the rise and constant momentum that the band had been accumulating in 2017, the group recorded a 4 song demo with Ronnie S Champagne (of Alice In Chains, Janes Addiction fame) that sold out a limited print both locally and regionally within the year. By 2018 they recorded a cut of what will be their debut EP: Sex Love & Chaos. This was again a limited print that sold out both within their own homegrown territory and abroad. Backed by a self-financed music video for their song Bad Enemy the band was able to constantly tour and gig nonstop over the next 2 years reaching upwards of 350 shows.
After the success locally and online of Bad Enemy (which had been streamed over 200,000 times on Spotify alone), In/Vertigo was reached out and acquired to perform at the 4th of July festival in Deerfield Beach, Florida in 2019. This marked the first international gig for the Canadian hard rockers, who did not disappoint, performing in front of 3 thousand to a great reception and success.
Due to the snowball effect that had been a product of the band’s efforts, In/Vertigo was signed to Italian heavy metal and hard rock label Rockshot Records. This, along with the momentum that the band has continuously upheld, paves way for the answer in the global market of Hard Rock and Rockn’ Roll: In/Vertigo.
Now currently completing their revamped and polished debut EP Sex Love & Chaos, In/Vertigo along with their label and ever-growing team, set out to launch the next great chapter in rock history. Make way for most up and coming quintessential Rock n Roll act of this generation. They are hungry and armed with a sonic Molotov cocktail of sound, aimed at the music world who unapologetically thirsts for classic/hard rock.
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0 All-Star Quintet IMONOLITH Shares Next Weekly Quarantine Session Video ‘Instinct’ via GearGods
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Montreal, QC – April 27, 2020
All-Star Quintet IMONOLITH Shares Next Weekly Quarantine Session Video ‘Instinct’ via GearGods
New Album “State of Being” Out Now!
L-R: Kai Huppunen (Guitars), Brian Waddell (Guitars), Jon Howard (Vocals), Scott Whalen (Bass), Ryan Van Poederooyen (Drums)
Photo by Erich Saide
Kicking off their video series “The Quarantine Sessions” last week during their individual Covid 19 isolation, all-star modern metal band Imonolith has their the next playthrough ready for fans for the track ‘Instinct’ from their recently released debut album “State of Being”.
Watch the playthrough via its premiere on GearGods HERE.
Drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen comments:
“Hey Everyone,
Greetings from the Imonolith Camp!
The music industry has been flipped upside down with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only are bands suffering worldwide but so are the fans and supporters of these bands… they aren’t getting the live shows and entertainment they’re used to all year long. As a result, we’re getting creative in how to stay engaged with those people who support us.
Imonolith came up with an idea called ’The Quarantine Sessions’. This is how it works – From our various living rooms/rehearsal spaces in self Isolation, we are recording videos of ourselves playing through each song off of our debut album ’State of Being’. You can see how we perform these songs on our respective instruments. We release one song every Monday on our Imonolith YouTube page. We already have released ‘Becoming the Enemy’.
You can watch it here.
To keep in touch directly with our supporters, every Tuesday following the video release, we do a live feed on our Instagram page to talk about the song and video we released and do a live Q&A with everyone on the live feed. It’s a great way to stay in touch and keep you all informed about everything to do with Imonolith.
This week we’re releasing a playthrough of one of the most popular songs on the album so far, ‘Instinct’. We’re honoured to have Gear Gods premiering this for us! Hope you guys enjoy it and we look forward to seeing you guys on Tuesday at our Instagram page to talk about the video, answer questions and hang!
Big thanks to Gear Gods for the premiere and to all our supporters for your awesome support.
Be safe out there and stay tuned for much more to come from all of us in the Imonolith Camp.”
Follow Imonolith‘s videos at the following links:
YouTube Page
https://www.youtube.com/imonolith
Instagram Page
https://www.instagram.com/imonolithband/
Imonolith features drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen (Devin Townsend Project) guitarist Brian ‘Beav’ Wadell (Devin Townsend Project), Jon Howard (Threat Signal), guitarist Kai Huppunen (Methods of Mayhem, Noise Therapy) and Scott Whalen (Econoline Crush). The collective of heavy-hitting players is at the top of their game recently releasing their debut album “State of Being” on March 27th. The album features special guest appearances from Jens Kidman (Meshuggah) and famed Swedish vocalist Johannes Eckerström and is made up of 10 hook-laden, riff-heavy tracks that center around the theme of how people deal with various stages of life.
The album has already seen the release of four singles and videos – ‘Hollow’, the 2019 debut single that made big waves, racking up 216K Spotify streams, ‘Instinct’, ‘Dig’; and the most recent single, ‘Becoming The Enemy’. With the release of these singles, Imonolith has already received worldwide praise that has garnered them a massive number of streams and attention from the media and fans alike.
Check out the videos here
‘Hollow’ – here.
‘Instinct’ – here.
‘Dig’ – here.
‘Becoming The Enemy’ – here.
“State of Being” is available in exclusive vinyl and CD formats at www.imonolithband.com, or you can stream the album at the service of your choice here: https://lnk.to/stateofbeing.
Track Listing:
1. State of Being (1:17) (intro)
2. Becoming The Enemy (3:44) (feat. Johannes Eckerstrom)
3. Instinct (3:43)
4. Dig (4:12)
5. The Mourning (3:13)
6. Forgone (4:37)
7. Breathe (3:49)
8. The Reign (3:41) (feat. Jens Kidman)
9. We Never Forget (4:06)
10. Hollow (3:39)
11. Persevere (4:06)
Album Length: 40:12
For more info:
Imonolithband.com
Facebook.com/imonolithband
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“A force to be reckoned with.” – Metal Hammer
“Given the members’ diverse musical backgrounds, IMONOLITH don’t fit any obvious metal genre tag. Van Poederooyen and Wadell bring elements of prog, while Howard’s vocals are rooted in the metalcore and extreme metal.” – Consequence of Sound
“‘State of Being’ is built on a backbone of pure heaviness, hard-hitting riffs and irresistible hooks which keep the album burning at high intensity from start to finish.” – Sonic Perspectives
“Those looking for something that knows how to groove hard, offer a catchy chorus, or knock you flat on your back over the course of an album will find ‘State of Being’ to be an immersive listen.” – Dead Rhetoric
“A winning combination that works perfectly.” – The Rock Pit
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0 Rockshots Records: ISLE OF THE CROSS New Music Video ‘Stars’; Debut Album “Excelsis” Out Now!
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Montreal, QC – April 27, 2020
For fans of Symphony X, Ayreon, Opeth
Progressive-death metal band ISLE OF THE CROSS have unleashed their new video ‘Stars’ in support of their debut album “Excelsis” released this past February via Rockshots Records. The track is a tale of the enrapturing love of two, who befall an early death, yet vow their unending devotion to reunite beyond this life and for eternity.
Watch the video at this link HERE.
Infusing a blend from the avant-garde realms of extreme, symphonic, melodic, and technical death-metal, ISLE OF THE CROSS is led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Je Schneider.
The debut full length “Excelsis” is a concept release based on a tale of two lovers amidst betrayal, murder and their search to reunite in the afterlife. From the immediate and vicious thrust of the opening track ‘Sacrifice’, the listener is quickly catapulted into an enigmatic journey of sonic power. From the furious to the melodious opuses on the album, the listener is enveloped in a dynamic exploration until the very end. At the heart of ISLE OF THE CROSS is the conveyance of depth, poignancy, and redemption through the endurance of tragedy.
‘Excelsis’ was produced, mixed and mastered by Je Schneider.
Album available at Rockshots Records’ official store – http://bit.ly/Excelsis_CD
Spotify
Apple Music
Track Listing:
1. Sacrifice (4:14)
2. Tartarus (8:25)
3. Excelsis (4:35)
4. The Wolf, Pt. I. Invocation (1:09)
5. The Wolf, Pt. II. Sanctuary (7:20)
6. Stars (6:25)
7. Empyrean (7:42)
8. Paradigm (4:21)
9. Breatheia (5:57)
10. The 9th Circle, Pt. I. Caina (2:28)
11. The 9th Circle, Pt. II. Judecca (0:53)
12. The 9th Circle, Pt. III. Inferno (8:34)
Album Length: 1:02:04
ISLE OF THE CROSS is:
Je Schneider – Lead Songwriter & Lyricist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Vocalist
Eric Gillette – Lead Guitar
Diane Lee – Vocals
Eric Castiglia – Vocals
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0 LOUD AS HELL Forced To Cancel 2020 Line Up Due To Covid 19 Precautions
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Montreal, QC – April 27, 2020
LOUD AS HELL Forced To Cancel 2020 Line Up Due To Covid 19 Precautions
Western Canada’s Decibel Breaking Metal Fest
Social Media Hashtag #LAH9
Loud As Hell 2020 Line-Up Spotify Playlist here.
Western Canada’s decibel breaking festival LOUD AS HELL announces the cancellation of their 2020 line up that was to be held from July 31st to August 2nd. The decision comes after the Alberta government’s extended ban on mass gatherings in the province as part of the strategy against the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We tried to wait it out. This just means next year will be twice as crazy. Please stay safe everyone. We love you all.” adds festival organizer Geoff Bourrie.
Those who have already purchased tickets for the LAH 2020, have the option of a full refund or to have purchased tickets honoured to be used for LAH 2021 or LAH 2022. For ticket refunds, please contact at loudashellfestival[@]gmail.com for processing.
The 2020 line up was to be the ninth consecutive year of heavy metal and camping in the prairie badlands of Drumheller, Alberta. The festival was planned to roar from the Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds from July 31st to August 2nd. The three nights of music were to include headliners Denver’s extreme metal titans ALLEGAEON, Toronto heavy metal acrobats SKULL FIST plus brutal progressive death from Vancouver’s NECK OF THE WOODS. The line up also featured an array of supporting acts from across Canada and beyond that included bilingual death metal from Quebec with INSURRECTION, Toledo, OH deathcore THE CONVALESCENCE, Mexican thrashers LEGACY, Edmonton warriors RAVENOUS plus the explosive fury from Vancouver’s WEST OF HELL among the 41 bands that were planned to perform. (full line up listed below).
Loud As Hell 2020 Line-Up:
Allegaeon (Denver, CO)
Apprentice (Vancouver, BC)
Atavistia (Vancouver, BC)
Black Water Burial (Vancouver, BC)
Born For Tomorrow (Calgary, AB)
Call Of The Siren (Edmonton, AB)
Deadlights (Medicine Hat, AB)
Dead Ringer (Portage la Prairie, MB)
Divinity (Calgary, AB)
Exterminatus (Vancouver, BC)
Forsaken Rite (Edmonton, AB)
Hammerdrone (Calgary, AB)
Hazzerd (Calgary, AB)
Hyperia (Calgary, AB)
Illyrian (Calgary, AB)
Immunize (Edmonton, AB)
Insurrection (Gatineau, QC)
Iron Kingdom (Vancouver, BC)
Kosm (Vancouver, BC)
League Of Corruption (Vancouver, BC)
Legacy (León, Gto, MX)
Mechatomic (Calgary, AB)
Meggido (Calgary, AB)
Neck Of The Woods (Vancouver, BC)
Nomad (Enderby, BC)
Ophelia Falling (Vancouver, BC)
Quietus (Edmonton, AB)
Ravenous (Calgary, AB)
Revanchist (Lethbridge, AB)
Skull Fist (Toronto, ON)
Side Step The Crow (Saskatoon, SK)
Sol Runner (Edmonton, AB)
The Convalescence (Toledo, OH)
Thrust (Los Angeles, CA)
Tortured Saint (London, ON)
Truent (Vancouver, BC)
Tymo (Edmonton, AB)
Vultures (Victoria, BC)
Wasted Heretics (Saskatoon, SK)
West Of Hell (Vancouver, BC)
Widows Peak (Calgary, AB)
Last year’s sold-out 2019 edition melted the faces off of metalheads with its line up featuring Goatwhore, Anciients, Planet Eater, Untimely Demise, BornBroken, Arrival of Autumn, Legacy, VX36 and more.
Video – Goatwhore @ Loud As Hell 2019: https://youtu.be/-9-5dRnRLcQ
Video – Anciients @ Loud As Hell 2019: https://youtu.be/T7GLAeCgN-8
About:
LOUD AS HELL is presented by Loud As Hell Productions, Jurassic Ink Custom Tattoo, Prairie Fire Events, and Asher Media Relations. LAH always work their hardest to deliver the best lineup in the West ready to melt your face off. Featuring bands from across Western Canada and beyond, you won’t want to miss any of it. And don’t forget about their freak shows, burlesque dancers, clinics, vendors and dinosaurs!
More info:
LoudAsHell.com
Facebook.com/LoudAsHellFestival
Twitter: @LoudAsHellFest
Instagram: @LoudAsHellFestival
Social Media Hashtag #LAH9
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